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Karatsu Shi
City in Saga, Japan
Overview
Karatsu Shi is a scenic coastal city in Saga Prefecture, famed for its historical Karatsu Castle, lively pottery traditions, and proximity to stunning beaches. The city offers a blend of cultural heritage, local markets, and natural beauty ideal for relaxed exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Saga
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.42°, 130.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,390
Local Cost
$825
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
47
English
28
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
8.2°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1962 mm
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Upload
167 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
HSG
Distance
41 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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